103 Your worst nightmare , yet to happen … 

Ramsey .

She led me deeper into the garden until we were amid well – cut shrubs and flowers .

Then she backed me against a giant oak tree .

I was about to explain that I’ve missed her so much when she lowered herself to her knees in front of me , parted the layers of my heavy ceremonial attire and reached for my belt .

I was too shocked to understand what was going on .

I had expected that she wanted to give me an ear full but she was acting out of character , so unlike Lyla .

In no time , my arousal sprang out of the confines of my trousers .

“ Remove the outer layers of your clothes , so it’ll be easier , I don’t want anything getting in the 

way .

” 

I did as she instructed , albeit … slowly as I was trying to understand how she was taking the lead in this .

I’ve never had a woman lead me into lovemaking .

I watched as she reached underneath her gown and rolled down black lacey panties which she kept carefully on a flower bed nearby .

“ Hurry , she urged .

“ We don’t have time .

” 

Another shocker .

“ Not to be a killjoy here , Lyla … but what are you doing right now ? What’s going on ? ” 

She pursed her lips , rolling her eyes .

“ Isn’t this what you want ? ” she sighed .

“ Fine … I didn’t think the myth about meeting your ex and wanting to fuck them again was true until today .

I am horny – it’s been a while for me and you want me too … so why not ? And shouldn’t we get this out of the way already ? I’ll be leaving after my father’s funeral , so this is our only chance .

” 

I turned flaccid immediately as it dawned on me what she meant .

“ Y – you think I just wanted to meet you for this ? To sleep with you ?” I asked .

She shrugged .

“ What else would there be ? You said so yourself back then that sex with your 

mate is … ” 

“ Can you just stop being vulgar ? ” I raised my hands , interrupting her .

“ It’s so unlike you to use raw words .

Not to mention it’s cringy and you’re a woman .

” 

* But you can use it ? ” she retorted , giving me an amused smile .

“ I’m sorry , I guess staying with the humans so long has rubbed off on me .

Anyways , are you in or out ? ” 

She bunched her gown to her waist , revealing her womanliness , I felt my arousal stiffen immediately but for the first time , I didn’t want this .

I wanted Lyla … fair enough … in every way possible but not with the mindset she was already riding on .

She came closer to me , reaching for my arousal – stroking it and kissing me at the same time .

I allowed my baser instincts to take the lead .

We kissed and touched each other for a while , until she broke the kiss sounding breathless as she turned , and reared my length at the opening of 

her wet slit .

103 Your worst nightmare , yet to happen .

“ Lyla … ” 

“ Hold on … ” she turned to me abruptly .

“ Do you have protection ? I don’t want to deal with a baby .

after this .

” 

What the hell was happening ? 

I just stood there , staring at her .

When I didn’t answer her , she backed away , reaching for her panties which she gingerly slipped back on .

Then came up to me with a sigh again .

“ I guess we would not fulfil your fantasy .

If I had known this would happen , I have some latex in my purse , I would have brought them with me .

Anyways ,” she grinned at me … “ We better head back to the hall before your vicious fiancée comes looking for you .

” 

any … we 

The only word I heard was latex .

“ You walk around with condoms ? ” I heard myself ask .

“ Why ? ” 

Arching her brows , she gave me a funny look .

“ Just in case the man doesn’t come with any wouldn’t want something as little as that to get in the way of our fun , would we ? ” 

“ You… you were having sex ? I mean … you’ve been having sex … all this while ? ” 

“ Have you not ? ” she narrowed her eyes at me .

“ I … I have but I just didn’t expect you to want to be with another man .

You had my mark and … ” 

“ I cleaned it off the day I left Blue Ridge ,” she pointed at her neck .

“ It’s still faint but it’s no longer there .

Besides , did you think I spent four years of my life waiting like a dutiful mate for you to come replace me ? ” 

“ Well … ” I swallowed hard .

She laughed , folding her hands as she came to stand in front of me .

“ Something inside me died , the day I crossed our world to the human world finally .

I didn’t realize it immediately but when I did … I knew you didn’t deserve me , Ramsey .

I was only 19 … I was younger , more stupid , vulnerable … and in desperate need of a mate to help me out … ” 

“ Lyla … ” 

* Wait , let me finish , she raised her hand to stop me .

“ Something inside me has broken and I don’t give a damn about my identity anymore .

These days , I try to live my life as drama free as possible , fuck the hell out of my brains with my vibrator every month when I get my heat .

But for my father’s death , I was never going to come back … and just so you know , I’ll be leaving as soon all of this is over .

“ You can’t … ” Lax coiled within me .

“ I need you here , Lyla … please .

I know I hurt you but if you give me the chance , I’ll make amends .

” 

“ I stopped giving second chances a long time ago … ” 

“ But you gave me some conditions a while ago .

You said if I fulfilled it , then you might consider , ” I pressed .

be 

“ Would you do any of those things ? ” she sneered .

“ You and I know the answer to that .

Also , it’ll 

meaningless because I don’t plan to stay , and neither do I plan on getting back with you .

You don’t deserve me , Ramsey .

I know what it means to love truly and you don’t deserve me .

” 

103 Your worst nightmare , yet to happen … 

My heart pumped with fear fear was an alien feeling to me but the thought of letting her slip through my grasp again , scared me .

“ Is there someone else ? ” I heard myself ask .

“ Even if there is … do I need a reason to go back to my life ? ” 

“ I’m afraid , Lyla … but I won’t let you go , not again .

I know you might think I’m selfish but so be it .

I’ve been misjudged a lot of times than I could count by the way and I need you here for my 

sanity .

I don’t know how it’ll happen but we belong together .

” 

“ Are you planning to call off your engagement to Cassidy ? ” 

I gritted my teeth in frustration .

“ It’s complicated , yes but … I’ll show you what I am capable of doing .

So please … ” I reached for her hand … “ Don’t let me be unkind .

I want to show you that I cherish you … that I love you … so much … but if you try to leave … ” 

She removed her hands from my grasp … an amused smile playing on her lips .

“ You don’t scare me anymore , Ramsey Kincaid and this time … I’ll do things my way .

I am not something you can buy or own … I own myself … I make decisions about my life and I won’t let you interfere in it this time around .

She moved backwards , brushing an imaginary lint from her dress .

“ I held out hope that you’ve changed from the bully you are into something nicer but again … you’ve always managed to surprise me .

If you try to stop me from leaving … I’ll be your worst nightmare yet to happen .

See 

you around .

” 

104 A man’s tool … 

Lyla 

My eyes simmered with tears as I walked away from Ramsey .

The moment he touched my body I was reminded of the first day I had been with him .

It wasn’t the most tender of lovemaking but up until now , I still craved to be wanted like that .

The pure lust , the ecstasy on his face when he had pushed against me … and truly , I wanted him .

Just his body … nothing else .

Though there had been a certain longing that tangled with my emotion , I didn’t want to dwell on it or think about It , so I pushed it down and made my way to one of the rooms adjoining the funeral hall .

There , I found Nathan 

Cing restlessly , his brow furrowed with anger mixed with concern .

As soon as I entered , he stopped in his tracks and turned to face me , his jaw clenched .

His eyes filled with worry and something else .

He walked up to me our gaze locked onto each other .

“ Do I mean so little to you , Lyla ? ” he asked , his voice filled with frustration and hurt .

“ Are you so tied to him that you cannot see he’s only trying to manipulate you for his selfish heart like he did before ? Can’t you … ” 

gain , break your 

I held up my hand silencing him .

“ Take a breather , Nathan , ” I sighed softly .

“ If this is about me going off with him , I had my reasons.

Ramsey and I have a history one that warrants a conversation .

So , I needed to speak with him to let him know that he shouldn’t harbour any hope of us getting back together .

Not now , not ever .

” 

– 

“ Oh ! ” relief flashed in Nathan’s eyes as he came towards me , the tension on his shoulders ebbing away .

He opened his arms and I didn’t hesitate , stepping into them as he wrapped me in a hug .

I gave him a gentle squeeze before pulling back , a warm smile on my face .

“ Why did you act that way , Nath ? It felt like you were going to kill him .

” 

He hesitated , lowering his gaze .

“ I … I saw him kissing you – like reaching out to you for a kiss and I thought he was forcing himself on you .

I couldn’t just stand by and let that happen .

” 

I shook my head biting my lip , looking down for a moment before meeting his eyes .

“ At first … it I was like that .

But then ….

” I paused , feeling a faint blush creeping across my cheeks .

T- 

well , I began to enjoy it .

I got carried away for a moment , I chuckled .

“ But the truth is , I’ve been celibate for a while and my body reacted to him .

” 

Nathan’s eyes darkened slightly and I could tell he wasn’t happy with my statement .

“ I see ,” he finally said looking away .

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I stepped closer to him , reaching up to run my fingers gently along the shallow part of his cheek .

“ Nath , I know you’re worried about me and I appreciate you always looking out for me … I really do .

But you need to understand that I’m not the same Lyla I was before .

I am stronger now and I can handle people like Ramsey .

I promise .

” 

“ I know ,” he murmured .

“ I just … I worry about you .

You’ve been through so much at his hands 

A man’s tool … 

and I may have overreacted .

Not just that .

, I … ” he broke off , shaking his head slightly .

“ You’re a good friend , Nathan ,” I offered him a small smile .

“ But you should really stop working yourself over anything now , I promise .

I am in control of my choices and I alone should bear the consequences if I make bad ones ” 

“ I’m not your friend , Lyla … ” I heard him murmur but he didn’t say anything else so I let it go .

“ And you deserve so much better , more than he can ever g 

give you .

My heart ached at his sincere words .

He reached up to touch my face , brushing against a 

a strand of hair that had come loose .

His thumb grazed my check gently with a warm and comforting touch .

“ Thank you , Nath ….

” I whispered .

We stood there in comfortable silence for a moment until my eyes drifted to the small scratch near his cheekbones .

I raised my hand to his face , allowing my fingers to brush lightly against the red mark left from his fight with Ramsey .

“ You didn’t have to fight him , you know , ” I murmured , using my thumb to gently trace the scratch as I reached for my handerkerchief to dab it clean .

“ You’re not his enemy .

” 

He held my gaze , a wryly smile playing on his lips .

“ I became one from the first day he made you cry .

No one has the right to do that to you .

The way he said it made my heart skip a beat .

“ Hold still , I said softly , dabbing at the scratch as carefully as I could , though the tenderness in his gaze was making me suddenly uncomfortable .

He has never looked at me like that .

He chuckled , wincing slightly as I applied a bit more pressure than intended .

“ I think I’d rather take a hit from Ramsey than sit still while you play healer .

” 

I rolled my eyes , unable to stop myself from laughing .

“ Didn’t I tell you to go to the healers to get it treated ? Besides , for someone so tough , you’re surprisingly sensitive to a little cleaning .

” 

He grid .

“ Only for you , Lyla ” 

I finished tending to the scratch and our eyes met again , a comfortable silencing filling the void in the room .

Then Nathan reached out for me , his fingers gently interlacing with mine .

The warmth of his hands in mine felt comforting , reminding me of his unwavering support .

“ So … you don’t see me as a man ? ” he broke the silence .

“ What ? ” “ What ? ” I frowned .

“ What are you talking about ? ” 

“ You clearly enjoyed the kiss Ramsey gave you but you didn’t enjoy mine .

I have a man’s tool too … do you want me to show you ? ” 

I blushed to my roots , immediately removing my hands from hs as I stepped away .

“ Why are you suddenly saying that ? We’re friends , Nath … best friends .

Have you forgotten .

The kiss felt like a 

“ A hug ? ” he scoffed .

“ Maybe I should try Ramsey’s method next .

I’m a man too .

” 

“ Stop with this nonsense already , I glared at him .

“ C’mon hurry up , we’ve been long gone from the Funeral hall , they’ll begin to talk if we don’t join them soon .

” 

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